Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are presented for controlling user access to one or more access points of a self-storage facility using a single authentication instance. Such instances can include detecting that the user is within physical proximity of one of the one or more access points to which the user is authorized to access, and activating an unlocking mechanism associated with the one of the one or more access points responsive to detection of physical proximity.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for control access can implement a self-storage access control device which can operate to control access to one or more passages in a self-storage facility and can operate for gateway control for transmitting and/or receiving data over a communication network via a network interface. Operations can be configured to selectively communicate authorization for access to at least one of the passages of the self-storage facility.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are presented for controlling user access to one or more access points of a self-storage facility using a single authentication instance. Such instances can include detecting that the user is within physical proximity of one of the one or more access points to which the user is authorized to access, and activating an unlocking mechanism associated with the one of the one or more access points responsive to detection of physical proximity.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve packaging and methods of producing a package for a circular disc. In a first embodiment, the flat, semi-rigid, circular material may be folded to encase the storage disc. One or more flaps of the circular packaging may be folded to encase the storage disc within the packaging. In another embodiment, the foldable flaps of the circular packaging may create a hexagon base to provide six points of contact with the encased storage disc to retain the disc securely within the packaging. The packaging may be constructed from such materials as cardboard, paper, semi-rigid plastic, or the like. In some implementations, the packaging material may be rigid and include one or more hinges to allow the flaps to fold over the storage disc to protect a storage disc through packaging of various shapes.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve packaging and methods of producing a package for a circular disc. In a first embodiment, the flat, semi-rigid, circular material may be folded to encase the storage disc. One or more flaps of the circular packaging may be folded to encase the storage disc within the packaging. In another embodiment, the foldable flaps of the circular packaging may create a hexagon base to provide six points of contact with the encased storage disc to retain the disc securely within the packaging. The packaging may be constructed from such materials as cardboard, paper, semi-rigid plastic, or the like. In some implementations, the packaging material may be rigid and include one or more hinges to allow the flaps to fold over the storage disc to protect a storage disc through packaging of various shapes.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for control access can implement a self-storage access control device which can operate to control access to one or more passages in a self-storage facility and can operate for gateway control for transmitting and/or receiving data over a communication network via a network interface. Operations can be configured to selectively communicate authorization for access to at least one of the passages of the self-storage facility.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for remotely accessing an access point within a self-storage facility can include receiving a request, from by a remote device, to unlock an access point within the self-storage facility, and activating a locking mechanism associated with the access point for unlocking. Credentialing can be applied, access lists can be provided, and/or expiration of a predetermined hold time can cause re-activating the locking mechanism for locking.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are presented for controlling user access to one or more access points of a self-storage facility using a single authentication instance. Such instances can include detecting that the user is within physical proximity of one of the one or more access points to which the user is authorized to access, and activating an unlocking mechanism associated with the one of the one or more access points responsive to detection of physical proximity.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes devices, systems, and methods for locating a unit within a storage facility. Such locating may include receiving request, for example, by a gateway device, for one or more units of a storage facility, generating a control signal to activate notification in the unit device co-located with the unit, and transmitting the control signal accordingly to allow indication of the physical location.

Abstract: An electronic lock includes a lock body and a shackle selectively securable via one or more ball bearings. An asymmetric cam can be rotated by a key or an electric motor to: a locked state in which the ball bearing secures the shackle within the lock body via at least one lock notch in the shackle, an unlocked state in which the ball bearing is released from the lock notch to unlock the shackle and subsequently engages a revolved notch on a distal end of the shackle to prevent removal of the shackle from the lock body, and a removal state in which the ball bearing is released from the lock notch and the revolved notch to allow the shackle to be removed from the lock body. A shackle detector can detect a shackle in the locked state. Externally accessible electrical contacts allow for jumpstarting a discharged battery.

Abstract: An electronic lock includes a lock body and a shackle selectively securable via one or more ball bearings. An asymmetric cam can be rotated by a key or an electric motor to: a locked state in which the ball bearing secures the shackle within the lock body via at least one lock notch in the shackle, an unlocked state in which the ball bearing is released from the lock notch to unlock the shackle and subsequently engages a revolved notch on a distal end of the shackle to prevent removal of the shackle from the lock body, and a removal state in which the ball bearing is released from the lock notch and the revolved notch to allow the shackle to be removed from the lock body. A shackle detector can detect a shackle in the locked state. Externally accessible electrical contacts allow for jumpstarting a discharged battery.

Abstract: A method of evaluating a contribution of a cylinder to an engine includes measuring a first revolutions per minute of the engine during an enabled state; determining a dwell period of the cylinder; applying a direct current voltage signal into a negative terminal of an ignition coil of the engine during the dwell period to disable the cylinder and create a disabled state; and measuring a second revolutions per minute of the engine during the disabled state. A system for evaluating a contribution of a cylinder to an engine includes a first measure module, a determine module, an apply module, and a second measure module. The first measure module measures a first revolutions per minute of the engine during an enabled state. The determine module determines a dwell period of the cylinder. The apply module applies a direct current voltage signal into a negative terminal of an ignition coil of the engine during the dwell period to disable the cylinder and create a disabled state.

Abstract: A method of determining a cylinder that has a failure in an engine includes accessing an on-board information system associated with the engine; retrieving data from the on-board information system; filtering the data to derive at target data; and decoding the target data to determine a number of a failed cylinder and the cylinder's corresponding cylinder rating. A system for determining a cylinder that has a failure in an engine includes an access module, a retrieve module, a filter module, and a decode module. The access module accesses an on-board information system associated with the engine. The retrieve module retrieves data from the on-board information system. The filter module filters the data to derive at target data. The decode module decodes the target data to determine a number of a failed cylinder and the cylinder's corresponding cylinder rating.

Abstract: A method of evaluating a contribution of a cylinder to an engine includes measuring a first revolutions per minute of the engine during an enabled state; determining a dwell period of the cylinder; applying a direct current voltage signal into a negative terminal of an ignition coil of the engine during the dwell period to disable the cylinder and create a disabled state; and measuring a second revolutions per minute of the engine during the disabled state. A system for evaluating a contribution of a cylinder to an engine includes a first measure module, a determine module, an apply module, and a second measure module. The first measure module measures a first revolutions per minute of the engine during an enabled state. The determine module determines a dwell period of the cylinder. The apply module applies a direct current voltage signal into a negative terminal of an ignition coil of the engine during the dwell period to disable the cylinder and create a disabled state.